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Default Light fitting not earthed ok?

On 29/03/2021 10:10, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:

Yes but on many double insulated devices, on can get a humming tingling feel
in the finger as you touch it, and many people feel that is not safe, even
though we all know its just a function of the electrostatic field in the
cable.


Touch sensitive table lamps certainly so, as that is how they work - by
passing a small current through your body. (I had one which would dimly
light a neon screwdriver.)

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